AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 167, 17 July 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

TO-NIGHT'S CHANGES. Joy and Lazzeroni, lamons skaters, will be seen in a sensational stage act at the Civic Theatre this evening. The screen attraction -srill be "Sit Tight," a hilarious comedy in which Winnie Lightner appears as a health expert, and Joe E. Brown as a retired wrestler, now her gymnasium assistant. "Rango," an amazing sound film of wild life in the Sumatra jungle, will open a season at the Regent Theatre. The story concerns the battle waged by man a'nd orangoutang against their common enemy, the sabre-toothed tiger. The part "of a young iron-worker who gains his university degree and wins the heart of a millionaire's daughter is played by Joel McCrea in "Kept Husbands. - ' now'showing a f the Plaza Theatre. Dorothy Mackaill is splendid as the wife, * whose wealth is a source of annoyance to the young man's independent spirit. Charles Rogers and Helen Kane are the principals in "Heads Up/' a musical comedy centring round a yachting cruise, which is the main attraction at the National Theatre. A powerful drama. "Brothers." stan-ing Bert Lytell, is also being screened. Bernard Shaw's brilliant comedy, "How He Lied to Her Husband." is screening at the London Theatre. "'Uneasy Virtue." starring Fay Compton, is the second attraction. RIALTO THEATRE. "Present Arms," a delightful musical romance concerning the adventures of a "band of marines in the South Sea Islands, is now screening at the Kialto Theatre. There is an excellent cast, including Benny Rubin, the comedian of short films: Irene Dunne, of'"Bachelor Apartments"; Louise Fazenda, the inimitable comedienne; Lilyan Tashman. Xed Sparks and Ken Murray. There are some magnificent scenes in tech'nicolour. The musical score includes "All My Life," "Evening Star" and "Careless Kisses." TIVOLI THEATRE. Ruth Chatterton and Give Brook, two of the screen's most polished players, appear in "'The Better Wife," which opens a season at the Tivoli Theatre. The story concerns a chorus girl who marries a socially-ambitious lawyer, and makes a valiant effort to live up to the part of a cultured lady. Paul Lukas heads the supporting cast. A comedy. "The Big Splash," a novelty, hewsreel. arid other -films are also on the programme.

LITTLE THEATRE COMEDY. P. G. Wodehouse's latest' comedy, "Good Morning. Bill," will be presented at the Town Hall Concert Chamber by the Little Theatre Society for a season of five nights, commencing on Tuesday. From overture to curtain the comedy sparkles with droll sayings, crisp epigram and telling repartee. With only five or six characters, the author has them for e.ver at cross purposes. A talented cast ■ includes Miss Rita Cornaga, Miss Althea Parker and Mr. Lan Moir. Box plans are open at Lewis Eady, Ltd. DAWSON AND HAMBOURG. Peter Dawson. famous Australian baritone, and Mark Hambourg, the noted pianist, who are touring iSew Zealand, will give three concerts at the Auckland Town Hall, commencing Saturday August 1. As a ballad singer, Dawson has few peers, and while he is also splendid in operatic work, it is by hla interpretation of the more simple and melodious type of song that he has won his way, by the medium of the gramophone, into the hearts of millions of people. Since 1904 he has travelled all over the world, reaching Covent Garden. London, in 1909. His distinguished partner. Mark Hamboirrg, is one of the most popular pianists of the present day. He has spent a lifetime travelling the great musical centres of the world, and he possesses a-. delightful urbanity of manner which makes him a warm favourite wherever he goes. The box plans for the concerts will open at Lewis Eady, Lid., on Monday, July 27. CONCERT AT HOSPITAL. An excellent programme, arranged by Mrs. Raeburn, Mr. A. Hamblin. Mrs. Rickerby and ladies of the Victoria League was presented to patients in Ward 17 at the Auckland Hospital on Wednesday evening. Each patient was presented "with a fancy basket of confectionery by members of the league. Items were given by Mrs. Roose, Misses E. and M. Patterson, P. Eenner, E. Adkins. B. Adams, N. Bedstone, M. Walbank. T. Rountree, L. de Renzy, M. Fair, Messrs. H. Woods and E. Bowie, and the league girls' chorus. MANUREWA MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Manurewa Theatre was crowded for the first concert of the newly-formed Musical Society. The performers, led by Mr. H. V. Burton, presented an cx- ! cellent programme, and were capably assisted by several visiting artists. Items were'contributed by Mr. L. Salis-bury-Sykes, Mr. J. O'Malley, Miss G. Munro.'Mr. A. Watts (vocal solos), Mis? M. Cooper-Smith (violin), Misses V. and C. Pope (piano), Messrs. Brynes and Keatley (instrumental duet). Miss M. Brook " (classical dance). Mr. A. MeElwain (humour), and the Savage Club String Orchestra. Miss V. Pope was the accompanistc. DEVONPORT SCHOOL CONCERT. Pupils of the Devonport School gave a concert in aid of funds to improve the school ground on Wednesday evening. The Paris Hall was crowded. The children's performance was a tribute to the instruction of Miss F. Dixon, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Freshwater, Miss Sinclair. Miss Watson, Miss Dryland. MisFindlay. Messrs. A. G. Mcnzies, H. Blow. A. H. Woods and H. 0. Jury. COMMUNITY SINGING. Miss Betty Weldon, who was a popu lar community singing leader in London will make an appearance at this evening's gathering at the Lewis Eady Hal! An excellent programme has beci: arranged.